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Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (14 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: Officials in my Department have been in contact with Co Carlow VEC in relation to person referred to by the Deputy and I understand that the matter has been resolved.

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (14 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: The person referred to by the Deputy can contact the Adult Education Guidance service of his local Vocational Education Committee (VEC) in relation to options in further education. The person could also contact his local FÁS office in relation to training options. There are also a range of free part-time options available in Higher Education under the Springboard initiative - the person...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (14 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: Administrative arrangements exist between Bus Éireann (formerly CIÉ) and the Department since 1968 to provide the general school transport services, which were updated in 1975 and which have been adapted as required to meet evolving needs. The Value for Money Review of the School Transport Schemes concluded that, particularly in the context of the complexities of deciding on eligibility for...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (15 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: The purpose of the School Transport Scheme for Children with Special Educational Needs arising from a diagnosed disability is, having regard to available resources, to support the transport to and from school of these children. Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department, is responsible for the planning and timetabling of school transport routes. Bus...

Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: Apprenticeship is the recognised means by which people are trained to become craftspeople in Ireland. FÁS has the statutory responsibility for the organisation and control of designated apprenticeship. FÁS does this in co-operation with my Department, the Institutes of Technology, employers and unions. The significant reduction in construction activity in Ireland over the last few years...

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certification Courses: Post-Leaving Certification Courses (20 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: Co. Wicklow Vocational Educational Committee (VEC) operates the PLC programme in County Wicklow. The number of approved PLC places in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 is as follows - 2006/2007 academic year - 990 PLC places2007/2008 academic year - 990 PLC places2008/2009 academic year - 950 PLC places2009/2010 academic year - 980 PLC places2010/2011 academic year - 980 PLC places2011/2012...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: The additional 3,000 BTEI places provided as part of the recent Jobs Initiative were allocated to the VECs in June, 2011. These places are designed to provide flexible short term programmes, with priority given to people who are unemployed and who left school prior to completing their Leaving Certificate. VECs are currently in the process of recruiting participants and initiating programmes...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (21 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: I am pleased to advise that a school transport service has been approved for the pupil in question. Bus Éireann, which operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of my Department has advised that the service will commence on Thursday 22nd September 2011. The Contractor's vehicle which will be used for this service is currently being adapted for wheelchair accessibility.

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (21 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: The majority of the additional training places (15,900) for the unemployed contained in the Jobs Initiative which was announced in May 2011 are being delivered by my Department through the following programmes: 6,000 places on FÁS Specific Skills Training Courses 3,000 places on the Back to Education Initiative (FE) 1,000 places on Post Leaving Certificate Courses (FE) 5,900 places on the...

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (21 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: The majority of the additional places (15,900) for the unemployed contained in the Jobs Initiative which was announced in May 2011 are being delivered by my Department through the following programmes. 6,000 places on FÁS Specific Skills Training Courses 3,000 places on the Back to Education Initiative (FE) 1,000 places on Post Leaving Certificate Courses (FE) 5,900 places on the Springboard...

Written Answers — Departmental Agency: Departmental Agency (22 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: In July the Government announced the establishment of SOLAS as one of the key elements in the future development of the Further Education and Training sector. The SOLAS Implementation Group has been established to implement the announced changes in the sector. I am chairing the Group and its membership includes the Department of Education and Skills, FÁS and the Irish Vocational Education...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (22 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: I understand that, in order to qualify for the award of the FETAC Advanced Certificate - Craft, apprentices are required to: - ? Be registered as an apprentice for a period of at least four years? Have successfully completed Phase 1 to Phase 7 of their apprenticeships ? Have completed a statutory period of 4 years (208 weeks) in employment since date of registration, as apprentices in their...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (22 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: I understand from FÁS that an application has been received by FÁS from the employer of the person in question to register him as an apprentice Motor Mechanic. Applicants registering to the motor trade must pass a FÁS approved colour vision test which must be administered by an Optician, Medical Doctor and/or Optometrist. I also understand from FÁS that the person in question failed to...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (22 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: Families of children who are eligible for school transport, but for whom no service is available, may apply for the Remote Area Grant towards the cost of making private transport arrangements. The rates of grant range from a family minimum of €1.30 per day to a maximum of €5.10 per day. Grants are paid annually on receipt of a completed Statement of Attendance Form. An application for...

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (22 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: My Department is delivering the majority of the additional training, education and work experience places (15,900) for the unemployed contained in the Jobs Initiative which was announced in May 2011 through the following programmes: * 6,000 places on FÁS Specific Skills Training Courses * 3,000 places on the Back to Education Initiative (FE)* 1,000 places on Post Leaving Certificate Courses...

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (27 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: I chair an Implementation Group which is drawing up an Action Plan for the establishment of SOLAS, which, when established, will operate under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills and co-ordinate and fund the wide range of further education and training programmes around the country. The nature and type of those programmes, including Youthreach, will be matters for discussion...

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certification Courses: Post-Leaving Certification Courses (27 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: I chair an Implementation Group which is drawing up an Action Plan for the establishment of SOLAS, which, when established, will operate under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills and co-ordinate and fund the wide range of further education and training programmes around the country. The nature and type of those programmes will be matters for discussion between my Department,...

Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certification Courses: Post-Leaving Certification Courses (27 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses are predominately provided in VEC schools with some provision in Voluntary Secondary and Community and Comprehensive schools. In County Mayo the PLC programme operates in seven schools/colleges managed by County Mayo Vocational Educational Committee (VEC), four Voluntary Secondary schools and two Community and Comprehensive schools. Details of the...

Written Answers — Further Education and Training: Further Education and Training (27 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: In July the Government announced the establishment of SOLAS as a key element in the integration of the Further Education and Training sector. The SOLAS Implementation Group, which I am chairing, was set up to implement the changes. The Group is preparing an Action Plan, including the area of organisational mission, which will be the subject of consultation with stakeholders before...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Sep 2011)

Ciarán Cannon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. Bus Éireann, which operates the School Transport Schemes on behalf of my Department, has advised that the information you request regarding the average cost of school bus transport per pupil is not readily available on a per county basis. However, research carried out in the context of the Value for Money Review of the School Transport...